All qualifications and elections for the offices of City councilmember and mayor shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis without regard for or designation of political party affiliation of any nominee or any nomination petition or ballot.

QUALIFICATIONS ARE TO INCLUDE:

MUST BE A REGISTERD WALTON COUNTY VOTER

Candidate for the offices of City Councilmember and Mayor shall qualify for such office by the filing of a written notice of candidacy with the designated city official at such time and in such manner as may be prescribed by ordinance.

MAYOR: Must have resided in the City for at least three (3) years prior to the date on which qualified to run for the office of Mayor.

COUNCILMEMBER: Must have resided in the City for at least (1) year prior to the date on which qualified to run for the office of City Council.

D. Candidate must complete Statement of Financial Interests.

E. Candidate must complete Candidate Oath – Nonpartisan Office.

F. $5.00 qualifying fee must be paid when completed documents are turned into Paxton City Clerk.